What Would You Eliminate From Comedy?

I don't think there is any topic off limits, so long as you can handle the topic in a funny, unique and/or intelligent manner. Trying to talk about something just to "shock" your audience is just not funny to me. I love dry and dark comedy but it has to be funny. If you are gonna punch down on a group or a topic that is sensitive to people, it should be funny. Same if you are being political or punching up. If your punchline is "Shut up, that was funny!" when people moan, that's not funny. Do better.

On the flip side, I also hate comedy that just looks for applause. That's not funny, thats "clapter." If you want to make a point, political or social, it should also be funny, in my opinion. Otherwise, its just a speech or a soapbox. You may be brave for making a political point about your cause or your political candidate, but people paid money for you to make them laugh. They can agree or disagree with your cause or politics online, for free. And yes, they can watch comedy for free there too but its better live!

What do you think? Love these questions. Hope to see you at a show. #standup #comedy #clapter
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